Spring 2013 French 2 Time: Thursday: 6:00- 7:50 pm Room: Eugene Lang 65 W11th/ Rm 258
OVERVIEW
This course is a continuation of French 1 or designed for students with basic elementary knowledge of French. Students review simple elements of speech and are then introduced to new grammatical forms such as the past tenses and pronouns. Special attention is given to improving students' ability to acquire a basic level of proficiency in the language. Students build a solid basis in oral and written skills upon which to develop and expand their knowledge of the French language and culture. (2 credits)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
All New School language courses are designed to achieve the three following learning objectives:
Language proficiency (linguistic competencies that learners exhibit in each of the four major language skills: speaking, reading, listening, and writing)
Cultural competency (knowledge and understanding of other cultures)
Intercultural literacy (understanding and appreciation for the similarities and differences in the customs, values, and beliefs of one’s own culture compared to the cultures of others)
French Intro 1 focuses on developing communicative and cultural competencies, and those learned by students in this course include the following:
Communicative Competencies
• introducing and describing oneself, other people, and locations; • expressing likes and dislikes, requests, descriptions, and directions; • asking questions and providing responses about self and other familiar topics such as family and friends, celebration and stages of life, leisure activities, clothing, trips, shopping, and seasons;
• counting above 101 to convey information; • saying when things happen; • initiating, sustaining and closing brief oral and written exchanges in French with emphasis on the present time; • discussing simple past events, such as trips and past habitual actions.
Cultural Competencies
• Identifying customs and other cultural/ geographical information about French-speaking peoples and countries, such as food, celebrations, leisure, clothing, etc.
• developing cultural understanding and sensitivity towards French-speaking people’s values and beliefs as expressed in their daily lives.
RESOURCES
Required:
PROMENADESbyMitschke/Tano, published by Vista Higher Learning. This textbook comes with a Passcode for Supersite access to online textbook activities, audio, and video resources. The textbook and Supersite will be used for in-class activities and home assignments: Student Edition w/ Supersite code (978-1-60007-920-7) available online at http://vistahigherlearning.com/store/newschool.htm/ or from Barnes & Nobles on Fifth Ave. @ 18th St.
BLACKBOARD will be used to post assignments for practice.
Students who feel they are in the wrong level should speak with their instructor immediately about moving to a more appropriate level.
On-time attendance is mandatory (being late twice = 1 absence). Poor attendance will break your rhythm of learning, as well as lower your grade. 2 absences allowed. 3 absences in the whole semester will lower your final grade (i.e., B to B-). 4 absences will result in a failing grade.
Students are responsible for homework assignments and in-class material covered on missed classes. If a student is absent, s/he is expected to advise the instructor of the reason for the absence and to check on Blackboard for assignments.
Cell phones, laptop computers and MP3 devices must be turned off and put away during class.
Students must log into their New School account to access Blackboard where the instructor will post: syllabus, assignments, announcements, links, and other resources useful to the class.
PLAGIARISM is severely punished by the university. Your work/ homework, must be your own. Usage of online/ MS translators is considered plagiarism and will result in failing grade.
Any student with a disability, please contact Jason Luchs, Director of Disability Services : LuchsJ@newschool.edu
Auditors must attend regularly and are expected to do all the work required. After 3 absences, they will forfeit their right to continue attending the class and will be asked to withdraw.
Active participation during class – individually or when in small groups – is essential for gaining fluency and is a key element contributing toward your success in this class. The use of the target language is also essential since the aim of this class is to gain fluency in the language.
GRADING
Item
weight
Class participation
30%
Homework
20%
Quizzes
25%
Presentations/projects
5%
Final exam
20%
GRADE BREAKDOWN
|| A
100-95
B+
89-87
C+
79-77
D
69-60
A-
94-90
B
86-83
C
76-73
F
59-0
B-
82-80
C-
72-70
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS
(Subject to changes)
DATE
PROGRAMME
11
Jeudi 2 mai
Dégustatin de fromages+ film @17h LES PRESENTATIONS ORALEs Leçon 13:
Réviser le passé composé avec avoir
Le passé composé avec être (202-203)
12
Jeudi 9 mai
MINI-QUIZ 11+12 Recapitulation pour l'examen
13
Jeudi 16 mai
EXAMEN FINAL (Leçons 7 -12+Le passé composé avec être)
Foreign Languages Department • The New School
Marie-Laure Hoffmann
Email:
hoffmamm@newschool.edu
French 2
Time:
Thursday: 6:00- 7:50 pm
Room:
Eugene Lang
65 W11th/ Rm 258
French Intro 1 focuses on developing communicative and cultural competencies, and those learned by students in this course include the following:
• expressing likes and dislikes, requests, descriptions, and directions;
• asking questions and providing responses about self and other familiar topics such as family and friends, celebration and stages of life, leisure activities, clothing, trips, shopping, and seasons;
• saying when things happen;
• initiating, sustaining and closing brief oral and written exchanges in French with emphasis on the present time;
• discussing simple past events, such as trips and past habitual actions.
LES PRESENTATIONS ORALEs
Leçon 13:
Recapitulation pour l'examen
- EXAMEN FINAL (Leçons 7 -12+Le passé composé avec être)
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